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Definition of aimless

aimless

/ˈeɪm.ləs/
aim · less
Adverb:aimlessly
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• adjective

1

Without clear purpose, direction, or goal.

Example

"After graduating without a clear career plan, he spent several aimless months drifting from one temporary job to another."

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• Rhymes for aimless

• Nearby Words

ailment
aim
aimer
aimless
aimlessly
aimlessness
aioli

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the noun 'aim' (from Old French 'esmer', meaning 'to estimate' or 'to direct') combined with the privative suffix '-less'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aimless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aimless
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